Elvis Costello pens lengthy, heartfelt message in tribute to John Prine

By Greg Evans

John Cho wrote a powerful essay about discrimination against Asian Americans amid the Coronavirus crisis. The 47-year-old Star Trek actor highlights the verbal and physical abuse being directed at Asian Americans during the pandemic.

John Cho is getting candid about Asian American discrimination during the coronavirus pandemic.

John Cho is getting candid about Asian American discrimination during the coronavirus pandemic.

John Krasinski, American disc jockey? Yes, that’s correct -- the “Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan” star is heading back to the high school prom, only this time he’ll be hosting it. The “Office” alum, 40, took to social media on Thursday to announce that he’ll not only be spearheading a prom for millions of students who lost out on the once-in-a-lifetime experience, but he’ll also be deejaying the social-distance shindig.

Idris Elba read the poem Don’t Quit by American writer John Greenleaf Whittier in a message aimed at lifting U.K. citizens’ spirits during the coronavirus lockdown.

Luther star Idris Elba recited a poem called 'Don't Quit' by American poet John Greenleaf Whittier. In a message meant to lift everyone's spirits, the British actor recites the poem to make sure everyone is motivated and does not feel like quitting amid the global Coronavirus outbreak.

Idris Elba is helping us find some hope in these trying times.

Consequence of Sound has announced Angel from Maywood: A Livestream Tribute to John Prine. The homage to Prine, who died earlier this week, will feature performances by the Decemberists' Colin Meloy, Kevin Morby, the Mountain Goats’ John Darnielle, Grace Potter, Norah Jones, the Head and the Heart, Lake Street Dive, and more. The tribute will stream on Saturday, April 11 at 2 p.m. Eastern on CoS’ Instagram account.

By Justin Kalifowitz

On Tuesday, influential country folk singer John Prine died at 73 years old while hospitalized at Nashville’s Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He passed away from complications due to coronavirus, his family confirmed to Rolling Stone.

Singer-songwriter John Prine has passed away due to complications related to the novel coronavirus.

Bruce Springsteen has paid tribute to “songwriter for the ages” John Prine following his death on Tuesday.

American folk and country singer, John Prine, passed away at the age of 73 due to complications from Coronavirus. He was hospitalised after showing sudden COVID 19 symptoms on March 26 and was kept in the intensive care for 13 days before he succumbed to the virus on April 7. John’s family confirmed the tragic news to Variety. John was born and raised on the outskirts of Chicago. 1996, he was drafted into the US Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. 

Country and folk icon John Prine has lost his battle with the coronavirus.

Iconic singer-songwriter John Prine died today at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. His family confirmed that he died of COVID-19 complications. He was 73.